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“When President [Barack] Obama was sworn in on the steps of Capitol, he asked for swift, bold action now for jobs and education for the 21st Century, a list, an agenda. One week and one day from that swearing in, the House passed the ARRA, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.” quote by Nancy Pelosi
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“When President [Barack] Obama was sworn in on the steps of Capitol, he asked for swift, bold action now for jobs and education for the 21st Century, a list, an agenda. One week and one day from that swearing in, the House passed the ARRA, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.”

Nancy Pelosi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional Address, 2009

She highlighted the swift legislative response to President Obama’s call for bold action on jobs and education.

In simple terms: Rapid passage of the ARRA after Obama’s speech.

Key Takeaway

Act quickly on bold proposals.

Themes

policy legislation economy leadership

Mood

inspirational urgent

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • economic crisis
  • job creation
  • education reform

Key Concepts

stimulus bipartisan cooperation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can urgency be balanced with deliberation?
  • What safeguards ensure effective stimulus?
A Different Perspective

Speed can compromise thorough debate.

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